Uji Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Uji

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Rokujizō

When in Rokujizō and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Daigo-ji Temple or Fushimi Castle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at JR Rokujizo Station or Rokujizo Station.

Rokujizō
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Utoro

Notable for its monuments, gardens and river views, Utoro is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Uji. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Nintendo Museum or Aeon Mall Kumiyama.

Utoro
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp961.610 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp961.610
Rp1.057.804 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews)
"Had an entry in the lobby to go directly into a 7-11. Room was massive for a Japanese hotel. 2 minute walk from Kyoto station."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,312 reviews)
"Love the hot spring!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is Rp1.671.733 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.671.733
Rp1.838.940 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,092 reviews)
"Location is great, just across from Kyoto station. Room is very clean, single bed is on larger sz, so it’s very comfortable, lounge area is a plus. Lots of restaurants near by, very convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
"Great pricing and great property. Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"The room was impressively spacious and impeccably clean—ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. It’s just a 15 minute stroll to Nishiki Market. Plus, having the train station, convenience store, and grocery nearby made everything feel effortlessly connected. In room Washer and Dryer was a plus. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (447 reviews)
"Very welcoming staff at the front desk. Room was great, bigger than expected and very comfortable and clean. Walking distance to transportation, dining and shopping"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Tower
Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Things to do

Kyoto Tour Local and Major Highlights

Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide

Rp979.200
per adult
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Kyoto: 12 Top Highlights Full-Day Guided City Tour

Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Rp1.669.850
per adult
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park

Rp1.550.400
per adult
Kyoto & Nara Day Tour: Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari & Deer Park
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Rp834.925
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto Highlights: with Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights

Rp1.615.680
per adult
Kyoto: Full-Day Bus Tour with Guide and Optional Tickets to Top Highlights
Kinkakuji Temple

Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience

Rp1.203.926
per adult
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
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